Toddler Teacher-Summer Program | North Conway, NH

Summary

The Lilliputian School is a non-profit community school providing a unique learning environment for young children in the Mount Washington Valley for over 3 decades.Our students enjoy the best of both the Montessori approach and well as an outdoor-based education model. We are proud to be TimberNook Certified school! We love the outdoors and spend a lot of time outside in all weather conditions! Our ideal candidate for this position must have a love of the outdoors along with a connection to the Montessori philosophy andhave the ability to create a rich learning environment that serves the whole child as a self-directed learner.

The Toddler Classroom serves children ages 24 months- 41 months. We will consider an Associate Level or Lead Level teacher for this position. Open to training the right candidate in order to meet these qualifications.

The teacher is responsible for contributing to a cohesive teaching team, assisting with the coordination of the curriculum and managing the day-to-day activities of the indoor/outdoor classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and engaging classroom environment. Must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children and work collaboratively with parents and caregivers.

Summer Program Calendar

• Classroom Prep/Teacher Training July 1st-3rd
• (6 weeks of programming) runs from July 8th-August 16th from 8:30am-3:15pm

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Observe, guide, supervise, and assess children while they engage in a self directed learning environment both indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain the prepared indoor/outdoor classroom environment as you teach within a multi-age setting.
• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and aligned with the Montessori philosophy.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with families through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and NH state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards as well as the safety and security of children.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal a professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement and meet NH State requirements for continuing professional development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Dedicated to the practice of an outdoor-based education model as well as the Montessori philosophy; understanding of, and willingness to passionately promote, the Lilliputian School mission, identity, spirit, and character.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, parents and caregivers) and to foster a team environment.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must clear full background check including fingerprinting and must pass a health screening.
• The ability to use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl on a frequent basis.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Outdoor-Based Education
• Montessori Credential
• Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Childcare Discount
• 401K Match
• Paid Time-Off
• Health Care Stipend
• Continuing Education/Professional Development Stipend

About Us

The Lilliputian School located in the heart of North Conway Village has been providing a unique and magical learning environment for the children of Mount Washington Valley for over 3 decades. Established in North Conway in 1983, The Lilliputian School invites children to engage with the natural world through play that inspires them to be kind, curious, and resilient members of their community. Rooted in the Montessori philosophy and methods of guidance as well as the TimberNook experience, we aim to preserve the natural wonder and curiosity that is within every child.